One of the ways that engines of all sorts pollute the environment the most is through their emissions. Here are a few ways that new technology can help you ensure greener emissions that throw less pollution into the environment. This can apply regardless of whether an engine is used in a vehicle or for some other industrial purpose.

Diesel Engine Technology with Clean Fumes

It's true that diesel engines already emit less carbon dioxide than traditional gasoline engines, but an ongoing new technology is seeking to push this even further. Usually, the trade-off with diesel engines is that they produce other gases like nitrogen oxide that are still bad for the environment in turn for being more efficient and producing less carbon dioxide.

With this new technology, it's looking like researchers have found a way to balance the engines in a way that cuts down on how much nitrogen oxide is produced as well. The estimate is that this technology could be available commercially within the next few years.

Improvements to the Combustion Engine

New technologies for traditional combustion engines are seeking to produce an entire generation of machines by 2020 that produce 50% less carbon dioxide than engines produced in 2005. The idea is to use a few different technologies to achieve this effect, including new tools in the area of simulation that make it easy to tinker with which combustion engines are the cleanest.

This approach also includes technologies for making engine friction less, and even smart engines that can be more energy efficient moment to moment by using sensors to keep track of extant driving conditions. For example, the engine could change its approach based on whether the car is driving on the highway or on a side road or whether the road is dry or there is ice or snow on it.

Other Filtration Technologies

Another thing that's driving this technology is the EPA. They are putting out new rules that force companies to go with technologies focused on pollution filtration, and that prohibit them from adding materials that interfere with these technologies, such as sulfur.

When sulfur is burned inside of gasoline, it can interfere with filtration systems, and it can also make its way into the air. At this point, sulfur can cause all sorts of damage to people's lungs and hearts in the form of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and even premature births.

Ultimately, it's important to encourage technologies that reduce pollution emissions both for the sake of the atmosphere in general, and for the sake of upholding human health standards. For more information about the emissions of various fuel types, contact a company like Ferrell Fuel Co Inc.